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Stanford Graduate School of Business

Stanford's Graduate School of Business has built a global reputation based on its immersive and innovative management programs. We provide students a transformative leadership experience, pushing the boundaries of knowledge with faculty research, and offering a portfolio of entrepreneurial and non-degree programs that deliver global impact like no other. We are committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in service of our mission of developing innovative, principled, and insightful leaders who change lives, change organizations, and change the world. We invite you to be part of this mission.

Executive Education is responsible for the development and management of all the school’s non-degree program offerings. The mission of our organization is to “use GSB faculty ideas to inspire global leaders to change their thinking and drive positive impact throughout their organizations.” Executive Education also provides an ideal vehicle for the GSB to experiment with innovation in both content and pedagogy.

GSB Executive Education at the Stanford Graduate School of Business seeks a Program Manager. You will be part of the GSB Executive Education team and plan and execute multiple high-touch online and on-campus executive education programs for senior corporate executives. In addition to face-to-face programs, we offer online courses that include asynchronous, synchronous, and combinations of all modalities.

This is a continuing full-time (40 hours per week) position where the work can be performed with the expectation of being onsite 2-5 days per week. Full-time onsite will be required at different times during the year based on the program's needs. Work is expected outside of the normal 8 am - 5 pm workday to support program operations and events.

 

Your primary responsibilities include:

  • Serve as the key logistics contact for assigned face-to-face programs by managing all aspects of logistics, including facilities, lodging, food, evaluations, program materials, and amenities.
  • Implement, administer, and evaluate the program's day-to-day activities by identifying and executing tasks and objectives, interpreting policies, developing, revising, and implementing procedures, formulating and evaluating alternative solutions, and making recommendations.
  • Manage online learning platforms and facilitate Zoom sessions which may include polls, breakout rooms, and recordings.
  • Facilitate weekly teaching team calls between the faculty instructor and the contracted course facilitators.
  • Work alongside faculty to produce live online sessions for executive participants (prep the agenda, slides, and presenters for the session, set up for the session’s technology needs, be behind the scenes for faculty and participants during the session, and post the session’s recording afterward). Note: These sessions tend to require hours slightly outside of the university's normal business hours.
  • Provide technical support, course progress encouragement, and course advising for executive participants.
  • Set up, distribute, and summarize course evaluations; collect and analyze data, create reports, and reconcile expenses.
  • Manage, train, and track course facilitators/coaches.
  • Prepare online courses in the Learning Management System (LMS) and documents for the teaching team (roster/gradebook, weekly meeting notes, weekly expected tasks based on the course outline, etc.)

 

To be successful in this position, you will bring:

  • Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.
  • Project management background or a solid ability to balance numerous projects.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment where the team seeks innovations, efficiencies and new technology solutions.
  • Work with various audiences (from tenured faculty to seasoned contract facilitators/coaches and global executive learners as well as internal colleagues.
  • Ability to routinely and independently exercise sound judgment in making decisions.
  • Effective interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
  • Comfort with working both independently and as part of a team.

 

The expected pay range for this position is $99,015-$115,000 per year.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

 

Why Stanford is for You

Stanford’s dedicated 16,000 staff come from diverse educational and career backgrounds. We are a collaborative environment that thrives on innovation and continuous improvement. At Stanford, we seek talent committed to excellence, driven to impact the future of our legacy, and improve lives on a global sphere. We provide competitive salaries, excellent health care and retirement plans, and a generous vacation policy, including additional time off during our winter closure. Our generous perks align with what matters to you:

  • Freedom to grow. Take advantage of career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a Ted Talk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or leader discuss global issues.
  • A caring culture. We understand the importance of your personal and family time and provide you access to wellness programs, child-care resources, parent education and consultation, elder care and caregiving support.
  • A healthier you. We make wellness a priority by providing access to world-class exercise facilities. Climb our rock wall, or participate in one of hundreds of health or fitness classes.
  • Discovery and fun. Visit campus gardens, trails, and museums.
  • Enviable resources. We offer free commuter programs and ridesharing incentives. Enjoy discounts for computers, cell phones, recreation, travel, entertainment, and more! 

We pride ourselves in being a culture that encourages and empowers you.

 

How to Apply

We invite you to apply for this position by clicking on the “Apply for Job” button. To be considered, please submit a cover letter and résumé along with your online application.

 

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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